Research on
the effects of folate deficiency and birth defects predates that with research published as early as the 1950s.
Not exact matches
CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that high
folate intake may have adverse
effects on fetal mouse development and that maternal MTHFR deficiency may improve or rescue some
of the adverse outcomes.
Lucilla Poston, who studies the impact
of maternal nutrition on infant health at King's College London, says that if there is an
effect at all, it could be down to
folate in cereals.
Interaction
effects were significant for 2 maternal genes, which included a well researched variant on the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene linked to increased levels
of the amino acid homocysteine and less efficient
folate metabolism.
Dr. McCully's research over the past 40 years on the pathogenesis
of atherosclerosis has shown the role
of homocysteine in free radical damage and the protective
effect of vitamins B6, B12 and
folate.
Effect of soybean processing on content and bioaccessibility
of folate, vitamin B12 and isoflavones in tofu and tempe.
This can help the body compensate for genetic insufficiency, thereby preventing the adverse
effects of such problems as low
folate and high homocysteine.
If you experience any negative
effects — severe anxiety, panic, headaches, migraines, insomnia, palpitations, rash and achy joints — please discontinue use
of methyl -
folate products and seek the help
of a trained practitioner who can help you get to the root cause.
Methods: A double - blind, placebo - controlled study was initiated to determine the
effects of FertilityBlend for Women, a proprietary nutritional supplement containing chasteberry, green tea, L - arginine, vitamins (including
folate) and minerals, on progesterone level, basal body temperature, menstrual cycle length, pregnancy rate and side -
effects.
Cruciferous vegetables are relatively good sources
of nutrients that may have protective
effects against cancer, including vitamin C,
folate, selenium, carotenoids, and fiber.
For example, the report on the Nurses» Health Study (Liu et al., 1999) evaluated whether the association
of whole - grain intake with CHD risk could be attributed to its constituents (e.g., dietary fiber,
folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin E) or if something other than the micronutrient and fiber content
of the whole grain was correlated with the protective
effect.